Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Fitbit Versa 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Fitbit Versa 3. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Fitbit Versa 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Fitbit Versa 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42.3 mm 40.48 mm
Height 42.3 mm 40.48 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 12.35 mm
Weight 38.5 g -
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Fitbit Versa 3
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music Music remote handling, breathing training function
Notifications - Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Fitbit Versa 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Fitbit Versa 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Fitbit Versa 3
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Fitbit Versa 3
Case Shape Round Square
Case Details - Soft gold aluminium | Black aluminium
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Fitbit Versa 3
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 140-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Aqua Thistle | Black | Midnight | Pink clay | Olive
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Fitbit Versa 3
Battery Life - 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Fitbit Versa 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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